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Laura stared at Max as he looked at them with his eyes beaded with suspicion. What was with the look? She or Jackson has not done anything inappropriate. She had just being resting on his shoulder. It was Max who always looked at her weirdly.

“Did you something?” Jackson asked calmly.

Max rose his hands up in defiance. “What could I possibly want?” He asked calmly.

Laura looked at Jackson, and noted that his face was set in harsh lines. Jackson wasn’t also finding Max particularly lively. So, it wasn’t just her too.

Max sighed. “Guys, relax. I was just joking. Well, I don’t want to disturb you, because you’re obviously occupied with stuffs,” he said with a voice that dripped heavily with sarcasm.

“Thanks for your good natured worries, we don’t need it. I will advice you cut your tongue from slipping statements that are quite inappropriate,” Jackson snapped.

Laura swallowed slightly. She honestly thought that was a weak comeback, but looking at Max, his slight smile had vanished. So, i